Question 1

Inadequate production capacity ultimately leads to
A)poor quality
B)poor customer service
C)poor inventory control
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

A ____ is something which is offered to customers to satisfy their needs or wants.
A)process
B)price
C)promotion
D)product

Accepted Answer

A product is anything that is offered to the market to satisfy the needs or wants of consumers. This can include physical goods, services, experiences, events, persons, places, properties, organizations, information, and ideas.

Question 3

Product layout is also called as _____ layout
A)product
B)process
C)group
D)parallel

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Unavailability of skilled labour is a big problem if we locate our factory in _____
A)road
B)rural
C)city
D)foreign

Accepted Answer

Rural areas often have limited access to skilled labor due to fewer educational and training facilities compared to urban areas.

Question 5

The advantage of locating a plant in urban (city) side is _______
A)cheap availability of land
B)disposal of waste is easy
C)cost of operation is low
D)large markets for finished products

Accepted Answer

Urban areas offer larger markets for finished products due to their higher population density and concentration of economic activities, making it easier for businesses to reach a wide range of customers.

Question 6

Production is the process by which rawmaterials and other inputs are converted in to _______
A)finished product
B)services
C)satisfaction
D)loyality

Accepted Answer

Production involves transforming raw materials and inputs into finished products that are ready for sale.

Question 7

The competitive advantage in the production function can be achieved through _______
A)high wastages
B)more cost
C)higher quality
D)lowest quantity

Accepted Answer

Higher quality in production can lead to a competitive advantage as it can result in better customer satisfaction, repeat business, and a stronger market position.

Question 8

The 4M's does not include
A)men
B)material
C)message
D)machinery

Accepted Answer

The 4M's traditionally include Men (human resources), Material, Machinery (or equipment), and Methods (processes), but not Message.

Question 9

The function of ________ involves the decision when, what, how and why to produce goods
A)production planning
B)production control
C)method analysis
D)quality control

Accepted Answer

Production planning involves making key decisions about when, what, how, and why to produce goods, ensuring that production processes align with demand and resources.

Question 10

Ship Building and Aircraft manufacturing is an example of ________ type of layout
A)combined
B)matrix
C)fixed
D)group

Accepted Answer

Shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing involve constructing large items that cannot be easily moved. Therefore, the resources and workers are moved around the stationary project, which is characteristic of a fixed layout.

Question 11

_________ involves the activities relating to procuring materials and supplies consumed during production
A)selling
B)pricing
C)purchasing
D)distributing

Accepted Answer

Purchasing involves the activities related to acquiring materials and supplies that are used during the production process.

Question 12

Operation process chart is also called as
A)outline chart
B)outline process chart
C)a and b
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

An operation process chart is specifically referred to as an outline process chart, which details the sequence of operations and inspections in a process.

Question 13

______ refers to the verification of and confirmation towards the requirments of an entity
A)inspection
B)pricing
C)alteration
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Inspection is the process of examining something carefully to ensure it meets the required standards or specifications, which aligns with the definition provided in the question.

Question 14

Which of the following statement is not true in the case of goods?
A)tangibility
B)can be stored
C)physical shape
D)intangibility

Accepted Answer

Goods are characterized by being tangible, meaning they have a physical form that can be seen and touched, unlike services which are intangible.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an objective of operation Management.
A)customer satisfaction
B)profitability
C)timeliness
D)employee punishment

Accepted Answer

Operation management focuses on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, not on punishing employees.

Question 16

_________ is measure of the quantity of output per unit of input.
A)productivity
B)marketability
C)sociability
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Productivity is the measure of the quantity of output produced per unit of input, reflecting the efficiency of production.

Quiz 1: Production and Operations Management

Inadequate production capacity ultimately leads to

A ____ is something which is offered to customers to satisfy their needs or wants.

Product layout is also called as _____ layout

Unavailability of skilled labour is a big problem if we locate our factory in _____

The advantage of locating a plant in urban (city) side is _______

Production is the process by which rawmaterials and other inputs are converted in to _______

The competitive advantage in the production function can be achieved through _______

The 4M's does not include

The function of ________ involves the decision when, what, how and why to produce goods

Ship Building and Aircraft manufacturing is an example of ________ type of layout

_________ involves the activities relating to procuring materials and supplies consumed during production

Operation process chart is also called as

______ refers to the verification of and confirmation towards the requirments of an entity

Which of the following statement is not true in the case of goods?

Which of the following is not an objective of operation Management.

_________ is measure of the quantity of output per unit of input.